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casspro's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think this book knows what it wants to be. Is it the memoir of a struggling, selfish artiste? Is it a collection of essays detailing the struggles of single life? Is it the absurdist stream of consciousness writing of a Greek-American twenty-something? The story is all over the place with no real time line or segues between what we'll loosely call "chapters". Maybe installments is a better word. It's interesting to listen to, but I have no idea what's going on.
graceverse's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mellabella's review against another edition
3.0
I won this in a Goodreads giveaway.
I might not have picked it up if I saw it while browsing in a book store or online. I stumbled across it on Godreads and, it seemed interesting.
I read pretty much anything and everything. These stories and essays are fun. But I still can't say that having read this? I would pick up anything by this author again.
2.5 stars
I might not have picked it up if I saw it while browsing in a book store or online. I stumbled across it on Godreads and, it seemed interesting.
I read pretty much anything and everything. These stories and essays are fun. But I still can't say that having read this? I would pick up anything by this author again.
2.5 stars
mariesreads's review against another edition
2.0
This was okay. I like Smyles' style and use of language--she really reminds me of humorists of the 1930's. There were some really creative situations and turns of phrase, too. The problem I had was that everything sort of blended together after a while.
I think I'll try her other book.
I think I'll try her other book.
beardedbarista's review against another edition
5.0
Easily one of my favorite books of this 2016 year of reading!
Dating Tips is written almost wildly and I love it! I relate to so much of Iris writes in the book. Cynical and desperate while hilarious at the same time. I had to put the book down at least 3 times because I couldn't stop giggling. My friends think I am bonkers when I try to tell them why it's funny and immediately I feel connected to the book again! The fun advertisements thrown in through the book are nice stop gaps as well. Life is a mess and this book give really great examples of what a lot of people go through in their heads and just never talk about.
I have recommended this book to all of my writer friends and now wether you write or not I am telling you to pick this book up.
It is Fantastic!
love your butts,
Justin
Dating Tips is written almost wildly and I love it! I relate to so much of Iris writes in the book. Cynical and desperate while hilarious at the same time. I had to put the book down at least 3 times because I couldn't stop giggling. My friends think I am bonkers when I try to tell them why it's funny and immediately I feel connected to the book again! The fun advertisements thrown in through the book are nice stop gaps as well. Life is a mess and this book give really great examples of what a lot of people go through in their heads and just never talk about.
I have recommended this book to all of my writer friends and now wether you write or not I am telling you to pick this book up.
It is Fantastic!
love your butts,
Justin
jerefi's review against another edition
3.0
I feel like I would give this more like 2 and a half stars. There were parts of this book that I literally laughed out loud comedy but Sadly the emotion that came up more was when is this section going to be over…
I really wanted to love this book though.
I really wanted to love this book though.
yi_shun_lai's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. Smyles turns a sharp, unsympathetic lens on herself in places. For this reader, the effect was for me to see myself in this book. For anyone who's ever lived and dated in New York, this is the book that will help us to feel less alone.
hanndegs's review against another edition
1.0
When I first picked up this book, I thought it would be hilarious. The book has these fake classified ads stuck in throughout the novel, which I thought gave the book charm. However, this was one of the most painful books to get through; the main character does not change throughout the book, she doesn't have a purpose to the story, and the overall plot line was not even a plot. The book seems as if it is supposed to be written as a diary, but it just comes off as disjointed stories about her love life. I really struggled to read this book and I am disappointed that I spent money on something that I will not reread or even let a friend borrow.
velvetkirstin's review against another edition
4.0
I won this book as a Goodreads giveaway and didn't know what to expect. I haven't read any of her other works. It took me a few chapters to get into as I wasn't so sure about her style of writing but I soon found that I really enjoyed it. I think I have a similar sense of humor and a few parts made be audibly laugh and several made me smile. She has an interesting view and take on life and relationships and I'm definitely interested in reading more from Iris Smyles.
librarimans's review against another edition
4.0
A highly entertaining read that is presented like someone's journals or memoirs, this collection of stories feels very authentic and I'm guessing are all somewhat semi autobiographical.